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Bhongweni Public Farm School

Public primary school · Alexandria, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Bhongweni Public Farm School is a public primary school in Alexandria. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bhongweni Public Farm School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alexandria, Bhongweni Public Farm School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

902
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Bhongweni Public Farm School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Bhongweni Public Farm School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bhongweni Public Farm School's 902; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongweni Public Farm School, 1,751 compared with 902; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Bhongweni Public Farm School's 902; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Bhongweni Public Farm School's 902, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongweni Public Farm School, 1,490 compared with 902; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alexandria

And within Alexandria itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ukhanyo Secondary School is a similar size to Bhongweni Public Farm School, with 765 learners against 902; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alexandria High School teaches fewer learners than Bhongweni Public Farm School, 608 compared with 902; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongweni Public Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alexandria Full Service School teaches fewer learners than Bhongweni Public Farm School, 372 compared with 902, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zuney Intermediate School is noticeably smaller, with 159 learners against Bhongweni Public Farm School's 902; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bhongweni Public Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alexandria Christian Academy is noticeably smaller, with 95 learners against Bhongweni Public Farm School's 902, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bhongweni Public Farm School for 2027

As a public school, Bhongweni Public Farm School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9 A Street, Kwanonkqubela, Alexandria, 6185
Postal
P O Box 118, Alexandria, 6185
Telephone
046 653 0261
EMIS number
200100068

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhongweni Public Farm School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bhongweni Public Farm School directly, on 046 653 0261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhongweni Public Farm School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bhongweni Public Farm School the best school in Alexandria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bhongweni Public Farm School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Alexandria besides Bhongweni Public Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Alexandria, including Ukhanyo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bhongweni Public Farm School?
Bhongweni Public Farm School reported 902 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bhongweni Public Farm School?
No. Bhongweni Public Farm School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bhongweni Public Farm School a public or private school?
Bhongweni Public Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhongweni Public Farm School?
You can call 046 653 0261. It is located at 9 A Street, Kwanonkqubela, Alexandria, 6185.
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